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Predator tackle · Landing nets · Our take
Fox Rage Predator Warrior Net XL
70cm XL version
A big, foldable predator net with a 70cm hoop, rubberised mesh and a proper 2.4m extending handle. Handy kit for lure anglers who need reach without carrying a landing net the size of a telegraph pole.
- 70cm hoop diameter: the largest size in the Fox Rage Warrior Net range.
- 2.4m extending handle on the XL version.
- Rubberised mesh designed for fish care and reduced lure-hooking.
- Foldable construction with a built-in clip for carrying while mobile.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Fox Rage Predator Warrior Net XL, the 70cm version in the Warrior Net range. The range also includes 50cm and 60cm models, but their handles and hoop sizes differ.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A well-specced predator net with proper reach and fish-friendly mesh, scoring strongly for mobile pike work.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.8/10
- Ease of Use8.9/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Mobile pike and lure anglers. The foldable frame and incorporated clip make it easier to carry as you hop between swims.
- Anglers fishing steep, snaggy or high banks. The 2.4m extending handle gives you more control and reach when the water’s below your feet.
Maybe skip if
- Small canal and urban perch anglers. The 70cm hoop is a fair lump for compact swims where every inch of space matters.
- Anyone wanting the lightest possible roving setup. The XL frame and long handle are built for reach and fish care, not featherweight minimalism.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox Rage Predator Warrior Net XL
A big, foldable predator net with a 70cm hoop, rubberised mesh and a proper 2.4m extending handle. Handy kit for lure anglers who need reach without carrying a landing net the size of a telegraph pole.
- 70cm hoop diameter: the largest size in the Fox Rage Warrior Net range.
- 2.4m extending handle on the XL version.
- Rubberised mesh designed for fish care and reduced lure-hooking.
- Foldable construction with a built-in clip for carrying while mobile.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Fox Rage Predator Warrior Net XL is a cracking choice for mobile pike and predator anglers who want plenty of netting room, useful reach and less faff when moving between swims.
Its rubberised, foldable net is kind to fish and less likely to tangle with trebles than ordinary mesh. It’s a bigger bit of kit, mind, so it suits proper pike work and awkward banks better than tiny urban spots.
A well-specced predator net with proper reach and fish-friendly mesh, scoring strongly for mobile pike work.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The robust frame and handle, shaped arms and rubberised mesh give it a purposeful predator-tackle build.
A 70cm hoop and 2.4m extending handle provide useful control around steep banks and bigger fish.
The generous opening helps landing, while rubberised mesh is designed to support better fish care and fewer lure tangles.
Folding construction and an incorporated clip make it practical for roving lure sessions.
It offers the reach and fish-care features predator anglers actually need, though smaller targets may not require the XL format.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox Rage Predator Warrior Net XL
If you’re chasing pike with lures, a net isn’t just something to chuck in the back of the van and forget about. When a proper lump rolls at the net, having enough room and reach can be the difference between a tidy landing and a right old flap. The Fox Rage Predator Warrior Net XL is built for exactly that sort of job.
This is the biggest version in the Warrior Net range, with a 70cm diameter hoop. That’s a useful chunk of netting for pike, zander and other sizeable predators. It gives you more margin for error when the fish isn’t playing ball, rather than asking you to thread a lively fish into a postage-stamp-sized triangle.
The handle extends to 2.4m, which is the key reason to look at the XL rather than the smaller models. From a high towpath, steep reservoir bank or awkward bit of margin, that extra reach can make the final few seconds far less hairy. You can keep a better angle on the fish and avoid leaning out like a bloke trying to retrieve a dropped brew.
The hoop uses shaped arms to create a larger usable netting area. That sounds like a small detail, but it matters when a pike turns sideways at the last second. A conventional narrow opening can see the fish bounce off the frame. More room gives you a better chance of guiding the head in smoothly and keeping everything controlled.
The mesh is rubberised, which is a big tick for predator fishing. Pike are tough fish, but their fins, slime coat and gill area still deserve proper care. Rubberised mesh is generally kinder than rough knotted netting, and it’s less inviting to treble hooks. That means fewer moments where your lure, net and fish all become one horrible tangled contraption.
There’s also the practical side of using it while you’re on the move. The construction folds, so it isn’t permanently waving about like a landing-net flag as you walk the bank. An incorporated clip lets you hang it from your bag or clothing, keeping both hands free for the rod, lure box or cheeky snack between swims.
The frame and handle are described as robust, which is what you want from a net aimed at predator anglers. You’ll often be working around reeds, rocks, snags and steep edges, and the landing stage isn’t always a neat little platform. A net that feels purposeful rather than flimsy is a much better fit for those jobs.
The matt black finish keeps the look understated, while the XL format makes its purpose clear: this is a serious landing net for fish where control and fish care matter. It’s not the daintiest option for flicking tiny lures around a cramped canal, and the 70cm hoop will take more room than the 50cm or 60cm versions. But if your targets include proper pike and your swims can be awkward, that trade-off makes plenty of sense.
As a complete package, you get the landing net and handle, with no separate extras listed. That keeps things straightforward. Pick it up when you need reach, fold it away when you’re walking, and use the rubberised mesh to get your fish safely under control. For mobile predator work, it’s a properly sensible bit of kit rather than needless bells and whistles.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Net size
- 70cm diameter
- Handle
- 2.4m extending handle
- Mesh
- Rubberised mesh
- Construction
- Foldable, with shaped arms
- Finish
- Matt black
- Included
- Landing net and handle
Specs checked with Fox Rage, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The big deal here is reach without the usual netting faff
That 70cm hoop gives you welcome room for a decent pike, while the 2.4m extending handle helps when the fish is below a steep margin or you’re leaning over a high bank.
The rubberised mesh is the other star of the show. It’s designed to be kinder to the fish and reduce lure-hooking, which is exactly what you want when a pike is thrashing about with a couple of trebles nearby.
What you’re buying
A big predator net that keeps the faff down
The XL version has a 70cm hoop and a 2.4m extending handle. That combination gives you a generous opening and useful reach for pike fishing from high, steep or awkward banks. The shaped arms help maximise the netting area, so you’ve got more room when a fish turns at the net.
The rubberised mesh is made with fish care and lure control in mind. It’s designed to be kinder to the fish and reduce the chance of trebles hooking into the net. That’s especially handy with multi-hook hardbaits, where a normal mesh can turn the landing process into a proper faff.
The frame folds for carrying, and the incorporated clip gives you somewhere to hang it while you move between swims. The matt black finish is smart and low-key, while the frame and handle are built with a robust predator-tackle feel.
Worth knowing. This is the 70cm XL model. The 60cm version has a 2.1m handle and the 50cm model has a 2m handle, so don’t assume every Warrior Net has the same reach.
On the bank
Best for pike anglers who need room and reach
It’s aimed squarely at mobile predator anglers. If you’re lure fishing a reservoir, river, drain or canal and moving through several swims, the foldable build and clip are dead handy. You can keep the net close without carrying a rigid, awkward frame all day.
The XL size makes most sense when pike are the main target, particularly from pegs where the water sits below you. The long handle helps you guide the fish into the net instead of stretching too far or trying to bully it into a short-handled landing net.
For tiny canals, small perch and ultra-light lure work, it may be a bit much. The 50cm or 60cm versions will be easier to live with in tight swims. Choose the XL when fish size, bank height and safe landing matter more than saving a bit of space.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want nailed down
Is the 70cm hoop too big for general predator fishing? Not necessarily. It’s a sensible size for pike and gives you a larger target during the final part of the fight. It only starts feeling excessive when your swims are cramped or your target fish are consistently small.
Will rubberised mesh stop all lure tangles? No net can promise that, especially when a pike is thrashing with trebles attached. It is designed to reduce lure-hooking, though, and should make unhooking and fish care more manageable than with ordinary rough mesh. Keep the net wet and work calmly.
What comes with it? The listed contents are the landing net and handle. There are no separate accessories or extra items listed, so you’re getting a straightforward net-and-handle setup rather than a bundle with a case or spare parts.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Large 70cm netting area for pike and other sizeable predators.
- 2.4m extending handle gives useful reach from awkward pegs and high banks.
- Rubberised mesh is kinder to fish and less prone to catching lure hooks.
- Foldable design and hanging clip suit roving lure sessions.
Worth knowing
- The XL size takes up more room than the 50cm or 60cm versions when you’re squeezing through tight swims.
- A large predator net can feel like overkill for small perch fishing or tiny canal pegs.
- There’s no separate carry case or extra accessory listed, just the net and handle.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What size is the Fox Rage Predator Warrior Net XL?
What size is the Fox Rage Predator Warrior Net XL?
The XL-equivalent version has a 70cm diameter hoop, making it the largest model in the Fox Rage Warrior Net range.
02How long is the handle?
How long is the handle?
The XL version has a 2.4m extending handle. The smaller 60cm and 50cm versions use 2.1m and 2m handles respectively.
03Is the mesh suitable for pike?
Is the mesh suitable for pike?
The rubberised mesh is designed to improve fish care and reduce the chance of lure hooks catching in the net, making it well suited to predator work. Always keep the fish in the water where possible and deal with hooks calmly.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are large 70cm netting area for pike and other sizeable predators. and 2.4m extending handle gives useful reach from awkward pegs and high banks.; the main trade-off is the xl size takes up more room than the 50cm or 60cm versions when you’re squeezing through tight swims..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Large 70cm netting area for pike and other sizeable predators.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Mobile pike and lure anglers: The foldable frame and incorporated clip make it easier to carry as you hop between swims.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The XL size takes up more room than the 50cm or 60cm versions when you’re squeezing through tight swims.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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